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Crisler Center, Ann Arbor

The Crisler Center is where all of University of Michigan’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play their home games. Built in 1967, the arena seats 12,721 spectators and is named for Herbert O. "Fritz" Crisler, the head football coach at Michigan from 1938 to 1947.9601280

The Crisler Center is where all of University of Michigan’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play their home games. Built in 1967, the arena seats 12,721 spectators and is named for Herbert O. "Fritz" Crisler, the head football coach at Michigan from 1938 to 1947.

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KFC YUM! Center, Louisville

KFC YUM! Center, Louisville

The KFC YUM! Center, located on the Ohio River Waterfront, is where the University of Louisville’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play their home games. The $238 million multipurpose arena seats 22,500 fans. After paying more than $13 million, Louisville-based YUM! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell) received the naming rights for the arena.9601280

The KFC YUM! Center, located on the Ohio River Waterfront, is where the University of Louisville’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play their home games. The $238 million multipurpose arena seats 22,500 fans. After paying more than $13 million, Louisville-based YUM! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell) received the naming rights for the arena.

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The Rock, Ann Arbor

The Rock, Ann Arbor

Located at George Washington Park on Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street, the Rock was brought to the park in 1932 to commemorate US President George Washington’s 200th birthday. More than 30,000 years old, the Rock features daily graffiti from various visitors and groups to mark special celebrations, including a potential NCAA championship victory!9601280

Located at George Washington Park on Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street, the Rock was brought to the park in 1932 to commemorate US President George Washington’s 200th birthday. More than 30,000 years old, the Rock features daily graffiti from various visitors and groups to mark special celebrations, including a potential NCAA championship victory!

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Churchill Downs, Louisville

Churchill Downs, Louisville

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Louisville is Churchill Downs, a hot destination for horseracing fans. The 2-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival culminates with “The Race for the Roses,” where lucky owner(s), a jockey and a 3-year-old thoroughbred will leave the track and arena as winners.9601280

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Louisville is Churchill Downs, a hot destination for horseracing fans. The 2-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival culminates with “The Race for the Roses,” where lucky owner(s), a jockey and a 3-year-old thoroughbred will leave the track and arena as winners.

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Ann Arbor Skyline

Ann Arbor Skyline

As Michigan’s 6th largest city, Ann Arbor’s simple skyline includes the Tower Plaza and the Burton Memorial Tower -- it’s this city landscape that draws the most attention from visitors. We recommend taking a stroll through the local parks or through the beautifully tree-lined areas along Huron River, a 130-mile-long river that runs through the city.9601280

As Michigan’s 6th largest city, Ann Arbor’s simple skyline includes the Tower Plaza and the Burton Memorial Tower -- it’s this city landscape that draws the most attention from visitors. We recommend taking a stroll through the local parks or through the beautifully tree-lined areas along Huron River, a 130-mile-long river that runs through the city.

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Louisville Skyline

Louisville Skyline

Downtown Louisville is the largest central business district in Kentucky. The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville Glassworks, Louisville Slugger Field, Waterfront Park, Riverfront Plaza, KFC Yum! Center and Early Times Distillery are a few attractions travelers can visit in this neighborhood.9601280

Downtown Louisville is the largest central business district in Kentucky. The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville Glassworks, Louisville Slugger Field, Waterfront Park, Riverfront Plaza, KFC Yum! Center and Early Times Distillery are a few attractions travelers can visit in this neighborhood.

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Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ale, Ann Arbor

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ale, Ann Arbor

Beer is a hot commodity in Ann Arbor. Locals and tourists can choose from a few local brews, including the Arbor Brewing Company, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, Blue Tractor and the nationally acclaimed Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. Breweries in the nearby town of Ypsilanti also contribute to Ann Arbor's brew scene.9601280

Beer is a hot commodity in Ann Arbor. Locals and tourists can choose from a few local brews, including the Arbor Brewing Company, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, Blue Tractor and the nationally acclaimed Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. Breweries in the nearby town of Ypsilanti also contribute to Ann Arbor's brew scene.

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Hot Brown, Louisville

Hot Brown, Louisville

Hot brown is an open-faced sandwich of turkey and bacon, covered in Mornay sauce and baked or broiled until the bread is crisp and the sauce begins to brown. A hotel chef, Fred Schmidt, introduced this alternative to ham and egg late-night suppers at Louisville’s Brown Hotel in 1926.9601280

Hot brown is an open-faced sandwich of turkey and bacon, covered in Mornay sauce and baked or broiled until the bread is crisp and the sauce begins to brown. A hotel chef, Fred Schmidt, introduced this alternative to ham and egg late-night suppers at Louisville’s Brown Hotel in 1926.

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Zingerman's Deli, Ann Arbor

Zingerman's Deli, Ann Arbor

Pull up a chair and enjoy a meal at Zingerman’s Deli, a popular eatery in Ann Arbor and throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. Foodies -- who don’t mind standing in long lines for overstuffed, sometimes pricey but delicious sandwiches -- are in for a treat. Their corn beef sandwich, pastrami sandwich and mac and cheese are popular items on the menu. And don’t forget to try one of their desserts like the Hunka Burnin’ Love Chocolate Cake.9601280

Pull up a chair and enjoy a meal at Zingerman’s Deli, a popular eatery in Ann Arbor and throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. Foodies -- who don’t mind standing in long lines for overstuffed, sometimes pricey but delicious sandwiches -- are in for a treat. Their corn beef sandwich, pastrami sandwich and mac and cheese are popular items on the menu. And don’t forget to try one of their desserts like the Hunka Burnin’ Love Chocolate Cake.

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Lynn's Paradise Cafe, Louisville

Lynn's Paradise Cafe, Louisville

Welcome to Lynn’s Paradise Café. This restaurant serves American food with a Southern twist. The walnut-crusted chicken, fried-green tomato BLT, World Famous Bloody Mary and mint julep are several items on the menu worth trying if you stop in for a bite to eat.9601280

Welcome to Lynn’s Paradise Café. This restaurant serves American food with a Southern twist. The walnut-crusted chicken, fried-green tomato BLT, World Famous Bloody Mary and mint julep are several items on the menu worth trying if you stop in for a bite to eat.

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The Ride, Ann Arbor

The Ride, Ann Arbor

More than 6 million people ride the public buses in Ann Arbor each year, according to the Ann Arbor Transit Authority. AATA has gone green with 27 hybrid electrical buses. The city has plans to increase the number of hybrid buses as the older buses are decommissioned. Travel green yourself as you make your way around Ann Arbor.9601280

More than 6 million people ride the public buses in Ann Arbor each year, according to the Ann Arbor Transit Authority. AATA has gone green with 27 hybrid electrical buses. The city has plans to increase the number of hybrid buses as the older buses are decommissioned. Travel green yourself as you make your way around Ann Arbor.

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Transit Authority of River City, Louisville

Transit Authority of River City, Louisville

Green travel is starting to become the norm in Louisville. The Transit Authority of River City operates more than 240 public buses, including hybrid and all-electric buses, in Derby City and southern Indiana. TARC’s 17,700-square-foot maintenance and training building received Gold LEED Certification for its commitment to being eco-friendly.9601280

Green travel is starting to become the norm in Louisville. The Transit Authority of River City operates more than 240 public buses, including hybrid and all-electric buses, in Derby City and southern Indiana. TARC’s 17,700-square-foot maintenance and training building received Gold LEED Certification for its commitment to being eco-friendly.

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The Brown Jug, Ann Arbor

The Brown Jug, Ann Arbor

Don’t have tickets to a Wolverines game? Join students and other locals at The Brown Jug restaurant, located on South University Avenue and Church Street. Part of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan’s history since 1936, The Brown Jug is the oldest college football trophy in the US. Every year, the Minnesota Gophers and Michigan Wolverines battle it out on the field to gain or maintain possession of the coveted award.9601280

Don’t have tickets to a Wolverines game? Join students and other locals at The Brown Jug restaurant, located on South University Avenue and Church Street. Part of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan’s history since 1936, The Brown Jug is the oldest college football trophy in the US. Every year, the Minnesota Gophers and Michigan Wolverines battle it out on the field to gain or maintain possession of the coveted award.

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Bungalow Joe's Bar and Grill, Louisville

Bungalow Joe's Bar and Grill, Louisville

Flat iron steak, Triple Crown chicken and bourbon-glazed salmon are just a few tasty items on the menu at Bungalow Joe’s Bar and Grill. Touted as the “premier family sports bar” in Louisville, this bar is the perfect spot to grab a beer and watch the Cardinals play.9601280

Flat iron steak, Triple Crown chicken and bourbon-glazed salmon are just a few tasty items on the menu at Bungalow Joe’s Bar and Grill. Touted as the “premier family sports bar” in Louisville, this bar is the perfect spot to grab a beer and watch the Cardinals play.

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A rock-climber takes on the Peabody Boulders in Buttermilks, Bishop, CA.9601280

A rock-climber takes on the Peabody Boulders in Buttermilks, Bishop, CA.

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Bungee-jumping as a sport became popular in the 1980s. Here a brave sole plunges high above a river.9601280

Bungee-jumping as a sport became popular in the 1980s. Here a brave sole plunges high above a river.

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There are about 10 different Santa Maria Caves on the north side of Comino Island, the small island between Gozo and Malta. Some are dead ends, but others, like this one, offer breathtaking swim-throughs for cave divers. 9601280

There are about 10 different Santa Maria Caves on the north side of Comino Island, the small island between Gozo and Malta. Some are dead ends, but others, like this one, offer breathtaking swim-throughs for cave divers.

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A parkour athlete and free runner performs in front of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.9601280

A parkour athlete and free runner performs in front of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.

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During a high jump, a motocross rider catches some air on a mountainous course.9601280

During a high jump, a motocross rider catches some air on a mountainous course.

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A mountain biker tackles a steep (and rocky) trail.9601280

A mountain biker tackles a steep (and rocky) trail.

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Taking off from a cliff, a paraglider sails along the mountaintops.9601280

Taking off from a cliff, a paraglider sails along the mountaintops.

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In Mt. Arapiles, Victoria, Australia, a rock climber clings to a ledge.9601280

In Mt. Arapiles, Victoria, Australia, a rock climber clings to a ledge.

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That's not a shark tank, but a courageous scuba diver manages to get up close and personal with a shark.9601280

That's not a shark tank, but a courageous scuba diver manages to get up close and personal with a shark.

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A skier goes airborne while free-riding through the Alps.9601280

A skier goes airborne while free-riding through the Alps.

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A female and 2 male skydivers link together during freefall.9601280

A female and 2 male skydivers link together during freefall.

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The best free-diving spear fishers, like the one shown here, can hold their breath for 2 to 4 minutes.9601280

The best free-diving spear fishers, like the one shown here, can hold their breath for 2 to 4 minutes.

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A surfer finds himself in the barrel of the wave in California.9601280

A surfer finds himself in the barrel of the wave in California.

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Whitewater rafters go over a waterfall on the Kaituna River in New Zealand.9601280

Whitewater rafters go over a waterfall on the Kaituna River in New Zealand.

Stadium vs. Stadium

Busch StadiumOccupying a portion of the stadium's former shell, Busch Stadium replaced Busch Memorial Stadium in April 2006. The stadium, which has a capacity of 43,975, features a bronze statue of Cardinals legend, Stan "The Man" Musial, as well as a magnificent panoramic view of the downtown skyline.9601280

Busch StadiumOccupying a portion of the stadium's former shell, Busch Stadium replaced Busch Memorial Stadium in April 2006. The stadium, which has a capacity of 43,975, features a bronze statue of Cardinals legend, Stan "The Man" Musial, as well as a magnificent panoramic view of the downtown skyline.

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Stadium vs. Stadium

Stadium vs. Stadium

Fenway ParkFenway Park isn’t known as one of America's most beloved ballparks for nothing. As seen in this picture, the famous "Green Monster" has lined the left field wall of Fenway Park since the stadium’s opening in 1912. Home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway is one of the few classic ballparks left today, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium still in use.9601280

Fenway ParkFenway Park isn’t known as one of America's most beloved ballparks for nothing. As seen in this picture, the famous "Green Monster" has lined the left field wall of Fenway Park since the stadium’s opening in 1912. Home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway is one of the few classic ballparks left today, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium still in use.

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Landmark vs. Landmark

Landmark vs. Landmark

The Gateway ArchThe Gateway Arch, also known as the "Gateway to the West,” is an awe-inspiring, stainless-steel, 630-foot monument that was built to commemorate the westward expansion of the United States. It is also the largest man-made monument in the country.9601280

The Gateway ArchThe Gateway Arch, also known as the "Gateway to the West,” is an awe-inspiring, stainless-steel, 630-foot monument that was built to commemorate the westward expansion of the United States. It is also the largest man-made monument in the country.

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Landmark vs. Landmark

Landmark vs. Landmark

Paul Revere StatueThe Paul Revere statue outside of the Old North Church in Boston’s North End, where the famous "1 if by land, and 2 if by sea" signal was sent.9601280

Paul Revere StatueThe Paul Revere statue outside of the Old North Church in Boston’s North End, where the famous "1 if by land, and 2 if by sea" signal was sent.

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Park vs. Park

Park vs. Park

Forest ParkAlmost 500 acres larger then New York's Central Park, Forest Park, located in the western part of St. Louis, is the 7th largest urban park in the United States.9601280

Forest ParkAlmost 500 acres larger then New York's Central Park, Forest Park, located in the western part of St. Louis, is the 7th largest urban park in the United States.

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Park vs. Park

Park vs. Park

Boston CommonGoing all the way back to 1634, the Boston Common is the oldest city park in the United States. It consists of 50 acres of land, including the famous “Emerald Necklace” of parks that extends from Common south to Roxbury.9601280

Boston CommonGoing all the way back to 1634, the Boston Common is the oldest city park in the United States. It consists of 50 acres of land, including the famous “Emerald Necklace” of parks that extends from Common south to Roxbury.

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Transportation vs. Transportation

Transportation vs. Transportation

MetrolinkThe best form of public transportation to get to Busch Stadium is the St. Louis Metrolink.9601280

MetrolinkThe best form of public transportation to get to Busch Stadium is the St. Louis Metrolink.

Transportation vs. Transportation

Transportation vs. Transportation

Museum vs. Museum

Pulitzer Foundation of the ArtsOpened in 2001, The Pulitzer Foundation of the Arts features Ellsworth Kelly's wall sculpture, “Blue Black,” and rotates its collections approximately every 6 months.9601280

Pulitzer Foundation of the ArtsOpened in 2001, The Pulitzer Foundation of the Arts features Ellsworth Kelly's wall sculpture, “Blue Black,” and rotates its collections approximately every 6 months.

Museum vs. Museum

Museum vs. Museum

Boston's Museum of Fine ArtsWith more than 450,000 works of art, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest museums in the United States. Attracting more than 1 million visitors per year, this museum is one of the most visited art museums in the world.9601280

Boston's Museum of Fine ArtsWith more than 450,000 works of art, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest museums in the United States. Attracting more than 1 million visitors per year, this museum is one of the most visited art museums in the world.

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Food vs. Food

Food vs. Food

RibsSt. Louis is known for their finger-licking-good ribs.9601280

RibsSt. Louis is known for their finger-licking-good ribs.

Food vs. Food

Food vs. Food

Clam ChowderBoston is known for having some of the best clam chowder in New England.9601280

Clam ChowderBoston is known for having some of the best clam chowder in New England.

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Driving Challenge vs. Driving Challenge

Driving Challenge vs. Driving Challenge

I-70I-70 in downtown St. Louis is one of the busiest highways in all of Missouri.9601280

I-70I-70 in downtown St. Louis is one of the busiest highways in all of Missouri.

Driving Challenge vs. Driving Challenge

Driving Challenge vs. Driving Challenge

One-Way Streets Boston’s narrow 1-way streets often make it difficult to maneuver your way across town.9601280

One-Way Streets Boston’s narrow 1-way streets often make it difficult to maneuver your way across town.

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Shopping vs. Shopping

Shopping vs. Shopping

St. Louis GalleriaSt. Louis Galleria, a monster 3-floor mall, is located in the St. Louis suburb of Richmond Heights and features Dillard's, Macy's and Nordstrom, as well as hundreds of different shops and boutiques.9601280

St. Louis GalleriaSt. Louis Galleria, a monster 3-floor mall, is located in the St. Louis suburb of Richmond Heights and features Dillard's, Macy's and Nordstrom, as well as hundreds of different shops and boutiques.

Shopping vs. Shopping

Shopping vs. Shopping

Newbury Street Located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, Newbury Street has been a trendy shopping spot for Bostonians since the late 1970s.9601280

Newbury Street Located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, Newbury Street has been a trendy shopping spot for Bostonians since the late 1970s.

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Sports Bar vs. Sports Bar

Sports Bar vs. Sports Bar

Madina's Sports BarPerfect for parties or just a great place to catch the Cardinals game, Madina’s Sports Bar offers great atmosphere, amazing steaks and ice-cold beers.9601280

Madina's Sports BarPerfect for parties or just a great place to catch the Cardinals game, Madina’s Sports Bar offers great atmosphere, amazing steaks and ice-cold beers.

Sports Bar vs. Sports Bar

Sports Bar vs. Sports Bar

Jerry Remy'sOwned by and named after the legendary Red Sox color commentator, Jerry Remy, Jerry's features 2 "Big Monster" 11-foot TV screens, as well as more 36-inch flat screens then you know what to do with. And we can’t forget the great food.9601280

Jerry Remy'sOwned by and named after the legendary Red Sox color commentator, Jerry Remy, Jerry's features 2 "Big Monster" 11-foot TV screens, as well as more 36-inch flat screens then you know what to do with. And we can’t forget the great food.